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Flamengo approaches with a gem for contract renewal

In 2024, the young man scored a goal and provided an assist at Flamengo. The promise became a starter in the absence of De La Cruz and Arrascaeta

12 Ago 2024 | 10:42 |

After standing out during the Copa América, midfielder Lorran is expected to renew his contract with Flamengo. The breakthrough took place at the headquarters of Rocnation in São Paulo, the company that manages the career of the young red-and-black promise. The new contract, which must be concluded for five seasons, was forwarded before qualifying for the Copa do Brasil. The information was provided by GE.

Lorran began to gain chances in Flamengo's professional team with Vitor Pereira in 2023. In fact, the player even scored a goal at the age of 16 against Bangu, becoming the youngest athlete to score goals against opponents wearing the Mengão shirt. However, despite this fact, Lorran did not gain any more opportunities in the professionals and only got to work with coach Tite again.

In 2024, Lorran scored a goal and provided an assist. The promise became a starter in the absence of De La Cruz and Arrascaeta. However, with the return of these athletes, the scenario became more difficult for the 18-year-old. Furthermore, the boos suffered at Maracanã in the 2-1 victory against Cruzeiro helped Tite to preserve his red-black promise.

Lorran's current contractual situation at Flamengo

With a contract only until 2025, Flamengo aims to extend Lorran's commitment until 2029 and increase his termination fine. The current value is 50 million euros (R$296.5 million). Many European clubs are following the situation, including Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

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07 Ago 2025 | 12:54 |

Faced with recent absences, the physical strain caused by the tight schedule, and the possibility of losing players this summer, Flamengo has accelerated the process of strengthening its squad . With the transfer window open until September 2nd, the club has identified three main weaknesses in the current group: defense, goalkeeping, and attack . This information comes from the 'GE' portal.

LEFT-HANDED DEFENDER IS A PRIORITY

After an internal evaluation, the club's board concluded it needed another defensive option. In the Copa do Brasil round of 16 matches against Atlético-MG, coach Filipe Luís was unable to rest his starting defenders. Danilo is injured, and the only alternatives on the bench were youngsters João Victor and Cleiton .

Cleiton, meanwhile, is set to leave at the end of the year, when his contract expires . The defender's staff is already in talks with interested clubs for a possible early transfer this summer. Flamengo is therefore seeking a left-footed defender. Currently, only Cleiton and Léo Pereira play on the left side of defense. The goal is to increase competition in the sector and avoid overload.

REPLACEMENT IN GOAL

Another move is in goal. With Matheus Cunha already signed with Cruzeiro for 2026, Flamengo is moving forward to secure a reliable backup for Agustín Rossi. The board has already initiated talks with several goalkeepers on the transfer market .

A CENTER FORWARD WITH A DIFFERENT PROFILE

In attack, the coaching staff requested the signing of a center forward with different characteristics than Pedro —that is, a player with greater mobility and ability to move outside the box. Lucas Beltrán (Fiorentina) and Taty Castellanos (Lazio) were on the radar, but negotiations with the Italian clubs have not progressed so far.

INVESTMENT COULD REACH €15 MILLION

Even after already investing €43 million (R$273 million) this transfer window —with the signings of Emerson Royal, Carrascal, and Samuel Lino (in addition to Saúl, who arrived without transfer fees) —Flamengo admits it could invest another €15 million (approximately R$95 million) in reinforcements. This financial boost came from the sales of Gerson to Zenit (Russia) and Wesley to Roma (Italy), which totaled €50 million (R$318 million). And the club could still raise more.

POSSIBLE EXITS

Two names are emerging as candidates for departure: Matheus Gonçalves and Michael. Matheus was close to being traded to Cruzeiro and is a target for clubs abroad . CSKA Moscow has shown interest and may open formal talks with the club's board. The midfielder hasn't played since the Club World Cup on June 24th and hasn't been included in the squad since the match against São Paulo on July 12th.

Michael, who was undergoing treatment for pain in his left ankle, returned to training with the group this week. He chose not to travel to Belo Horizonte due to technical reasons. The player and the club have mutual interest in a transfer , and the striker's staff is looking for opportunities in the market.

Flamengo approaches with a gem for contract renewal